Position paper on European Union policy after 2020 on Vocational and Educational Training

After some fruitful and straightforward discussions within the VET4EU2 Group, the Position Paper of the Group on the EU post 2020 focus on Vocational Education and Training, which was shared with the attendees of the European Vocational Skills Week in Vienna on 7th November and with the Commission itself is now published.

The paper contains articles about the fundamental developments in VET including

the alignment of policies is of paramount importance,

System instruments will become less effective in the future,

Hybrid integrated professional education (HIPE) the new hope for professional education and

Breaking the barriers for European excellence in education

The EVBB and other VET providers within the VET4EU2 network were discussing specific issues and recommendations including

Joint excellence in quality of education,

Integrating the world of work and (VET) education,

Balanced education for human competences to apply new technologies,

Stronger investment in internationalisation for both staff and students,

Permeability to continued professional education with flexible pathways and

Immigration and social inclusion

We find it very important to promote excellence in VET provision, especially the

Subsidiarity and decentralisation of authority in VET provision,

Enhanced cooperation and sharing of effective practices,

The undisputed value of teachers and trainers and

Student participation about: “Discover your talents”

The paper further more addresses issues on the Future of VET with special regard to